Marshall Plan Worries Stalin and Shapes Europe Policy
The piece argues the Marshall plan signals Soviet concern and could forge a united European anti Communist bloc with U S aid. It notes Western Europe seeks hope through coordinated economic strength while Russia edges toward cautious support to undermine opposition. The column also analyzes President Truman veto impacts on election dynamics and electoral college math.
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Pal. Vues Oyce
Europe
Russia
Hungary
Western
United States
Soviet Union
Congress
President Truman Critics Taft Hartley Veto Arguments
The article notes President Truman sought lengthy arguments to defend his veto of the Taft Hartley labor bill. It points out the bill is not perfect and not entirely satisfactory to any congressmen who voted for it. It suggests explanations, including messages and radio broadcasts, may not sway opinion.
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Mr. Truman
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South
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Pennsylvania
California
Deserved Reappointment for Anamosa Reformatory Warden
The Board of Control reappointed Foss Davis as warden of the Anamosa men’s reformatory. Davis is capable and has supervised well. more support would help him improve. Budget boosts from the last legislature could aid tackling shared institutional problems with better oversight and spending efficiency.
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Davis
By Robert Quillen Pretty Risky Ancestor Judgments
Dear Louise column mocks reliance on ancestry with humorous anecdotes about McQuillens Ulster origins and Mayflower boasts. It notes arithmetic shrinking of lineage across generations and urges judging people by present character over heredity.
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Ireland
Geographic Magazi
McQuillen
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Out of the Past and the Reason of Art
A concise reflect on how the learned seek meaning while the unversed enjoy beauty. The line contrasts cultivated understanding with immediate aesthetic pleasure in art appreciation.
When’s Our Turn at the Platter for Scoring
A fragmented pen and satire piece questions progress and diplomacy in past peace conferences. The writer muses on elites and power figures as they mix in one building and considers how leadership should act.
Senator White Bill Sparks GOP Broadcasting Firestorm
George E. Sokolski critiques Senator White from Maine over a proposed amendment to the communications act. He argues the bill allows FCC license power overreach, harms station ownership chains, imposes political censorship, and risks nationalizing broadcasting, citing leftist critics and fears of partisan control. The piece railing against perceived socialist influence warns of constitutional clash and chilling effects on free speech.
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Sen. White
Maine
Commission
National Casting Company
Columbia
New York
Russian currency prints tied to wartime loans probe
Senate bank and currency panel grilled Assistant Secretary Petersen over Soviet use of a German mark currency printed in the United States. Bridges pressed for clarity on redemption of Russian printed marks and the army’s role, while noting a growing deficit and shifting obligations.
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Ashington
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Hampshire
Sen
Styles Bridges
Bridges
Howard C. Petersen
War Department
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United Kingdom
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Us.-U.k
Germany
U.S
Petersen
Bedell Smith
Moscow
Paris
Senate
New three foot high kitchen range sparks fitful protest
A reader recounts difficulties with a new compact kitchen range, noting dishwashing and cooking hurdles for a shorter user. A manufacturer spokesman defends style over traditional layouts, while a columnist laments changes and shares cautions about inhaling whisker bits.
Games From United States Place Names
A playful list grouping place names by themes such as What Cheer Iowa and Harmony Pa to form categories for different groups. The text shows example groupings including socially themed and business oriented names with states and towns like Loyalty Ky and Sleepy Eye Minn.
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What Cheer
Iowa
Socia
Circle
Harmony
Friendship
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Humansville
Helper
Utah
Loyal
Wink
Texas
Sleepy Eye
Minn
Wake Forest
N.C
Plain Dealing
Veto Was Inevitable Part of Truman Labor Bill Strategy
Marquis Childs argues President Truman faced limited choice amid heavy opposition to the labor bill veto. He notes pre election politics shaped the stance, with blame aimed at both extremes and labor leaders. The piece contends Truman avoided endorsing broader labor reforms while resisting the controversial measure.
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Truman
Moscow
Mayerling adaptation on This Is Hollywood features Charles Boyer
Charles Boyer will re create his Prince Rudolph of Austria in an adaptation of Mayerling on This Is Hollywood Saturday night with Merle Oberon as leading lady Hedda Hopper hosts. The program airs 8 to 8 30 over CBS WMT. It will feature old time records starting with Al Jolson Guy Lombardo April Showers and Rock a Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody.
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Prince Rudolph of
Austria
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Hedda Hopper
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